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Posted April 8 2013 11:20 AM by Maximus Matthewson

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Stop Me if You've Heard This One

Termites Vs. Brake Cleaner & Lighter

Posted March 16 2011 08:01 AM by DanWard-Editor

Last week, I had fun hanging out with the Ekstensive Metalworks crew in Houston, Texas. Working with a bunch of guys, you never know what kind of shenanigans are just around the corner. This story is true.

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Monster Jam

Jamin' With My Nephew Jack

Posted February 11 2011 12:07 PM by Bob Ryder

I recently had the enjoyment of taking my nephew Jack to a Monster Jam event at Anaheim Stadium. It was his Christmas gift from uncle Bob.

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How much is a name worth?

Sly Stallone's '55 Ford F-100

Posted January 24 2011 12:19 PM by DanWard-Editor

If I tried to sell you a blank piece of paper for $500, you'd think I was crazy. But, if I tried to sell you a piece of paper with your favorite celebrity, athlete, or politician's autograph on it for $500, you may...

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WAWGW - What a Web Geek Wants

What would make my job easier

Posted June 24 2010 12:34 PM by Edward A. Sanchez

Okay, I'm not going to give you a long sob story about how I'm under-appreciated, under-utilized (creatively) and thinking I should be paid 30 percent more than I'm making now. Although all true, that's not what this post...

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Hazards of Being on Staff

JMJ's Parking Lot Exploits

Posted April 16 2010 07:17 AM by DanWard-Editor

Earlier this week, I needed to borrow our '09 Ram long-term tester and after asking John Mata Jr. for the keys, I walked outside only to be horrified!

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Aibagged Short Bus Update

New Mooneye Wheels on Short Bus

Posted April 7 2010 09:30 AM by DanWard-Editor

As you can see, progress is being made on the airbagged short bus we posted a pic of a few months back. Nothing like a set of Mooneye wheels to set off a cool project.

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Back To The Future

March Meet 2010

Posted March 19 2010 02:28 PM by Bob Ryder

This years 51st March Meet was a three day festival of speed and beauty held at Famoso Raceway just north of Bakersfield, California. This blast from the past revisited the sacred Famoso 1320' strip of asphalt as...

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Airbagged School Bus

It's a Shorter Short Bus

Posted February 5 2010 09:04 PM by DanWard-Editor

It's a 'bagged school bus and rumors are swirling of Mooneye smoothies tucking under each fender soon. Makes me want to go back to school!

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Alternate issue 3 cover

Tell us your opinion

Posted January 21 2010 10:22 PM by DanWard-Editor

Check out this original version of the issue 3 cover. What do you think?

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That Thing Got a Hemi?

Chrysler Air Raid Siren

Posted September 10 2009 04:55 PM by Edward A. Sanchez

Those that know me know my interests are sometimes varied and obscure. One of my recent subjects of interest is air raid sirens. Seems kind of random. Until you've heard one of these Cold War relics at full wail. The sound...

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SEMA Shines for the Public

SEMA Pasadena Show 'n Shine

Posted August 11 2009 11:24 AM by Bob Ryder

SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) opened the doors of the Pasadena Convention Center on Satruday Aug 1 for its Inaugural "Show and Shine". Truckin' was there....

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Ironworks Farm Find

'61 Ford F100 Unibody

Posted June 3 2009 03:55 PM by Bob Ryder

The odd-ball early model pickup trucks, better known as the ugly years, are gaining popularity in the custom truck scene. It dosn't matter if its a Ford Chevy or Dodge. The odd-ball years are becoming more popular...

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Throwing sparks just parking

Not a driveway for 'bagged trucks

Posted May 19 2009 03:26 PM by DanWard-Editor

A friend of mine back in Georgia sent this to me. Looks like these contractors only drive lifted trucks, because my 'bagged truck would never make it into the garage.

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Ol' Alma Mater Gets Facelift

Goin' Back

Posted April 25 2009 07:19 PM by Bob Ryder

Remembering your old high school years can be good or bad. I hope those years were filled with some of the best times of your life. For some of you high school graduation might have been just last year. But for old guys...

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